The tip was too small...the only size that I could get that was close was a
4mm but that spinned a bit when I put pressure on it.
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-dakota-truck@BUFFNET.NET
[mailto:owner-dakota-truck@BUFFNET.NET]On Behalf Of George T. Geissinger
Sent: Sunday, May 27, 2001 3:11 PM
To: dakota-truck@BUFFNET.NET
Subject: DML: Re: Re: changing thermostat, bolt snaps inside hole!!!
The squair part on the end of an easy out isn't for VICE GRIPS!!!
They will pull crooked and maybe make matters worse. It is made to fit in a
TAP HANDLE some of which will accept a 3/8 drive ratchet. On the high end
they do make a set of sockets that fit the shanks of the taps and easy outs.
GEORGE!!
----- Original Message -----
From: "Mark Kuzia" <flyboy01@mediaone.net>
To: <dakota-truck@BUFFNET.NET>
Sent: Sunday, May 27, 2001 10:20 AM
Subject: DML: Re: changing thermostat, bolt snaps inside hole!!!
> Just in case I didn't make it clear last night, an EZ-out looks like a
very
> coarse tapered left handed drill bit with a square shank on one end so you
> can get a pair of vicegrips on it. All the suggestions are very good,
> however, I would FIRST try the EZ-out, as you may not be able to use it
once
> you try the other methods. If that fails then try drilling out the bolt
with
> a reverse drill, then if that fails, drill it out completely and Heli-coil
> it (if you want to keep the same size bolt). Let us know how it goes.
>
> Mark Kuzia
> flyboy01@mediaone.net
> http://people.mw.mediaone.net/flyboy01/home.html
> 1995 Dakota 13.79 @ 102.45 mph
> ~360ci, 5-spd, 4.11 LS (8 3/4 [3.90 SG] coming soon)
> 1994 Dakota 15.36 @ 91.56 mph
> ~318ci, 5-spd, 3.90 LS (bone stock, no mods)
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Michael Stepka" <genesisd@mediaone.net>
> To: <dakota-truck@BUFFNET.NET>
> Sent: Sunday, May 27, 2001 8:54 AM
> Subject: DML: RE: Re: changing thermostat, bolt snaps inside hole!!!
>
>
> > Thank you everyone who gave me some suggestions. I am going to go ride
> my
> > bike to the hardware (in the rain!) to get a left hand drill bit. Also
I
> > will probably get some EZ out. Thanks so much for all the help. I am
> > going to take my time and try my best. Wish me luck! I will let you
> > know how I made out when I am done! Thanks.
> >
> > Mike
> >
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: owner-dakota-truck@BUFFNET.NET
> > [mailto:owner-dakota-truck@BUFFNET.NET]On Behalf Of Josh Hancock
> > Sent: Sunday, May 27, 2001 7:17 AM
> > To: dakota-truck@BUFFNET.NET
> > Subject: DML: Re: changing thermostat, bolt snaps inside hole!!!
> >
> >
> > Mike the same thing happened to me just two weeks ago.
> > so I know how you feel! ;-( I tried the reverse drill bit ,
> > easy out and a few others but ended up drilling it out
> > and retapping one size bigger.
> > I hope you can get it out!
> >
> > Josh
> >
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "Michael Stepka" <genesisd@mediaone.net>
> > To: <dakota-truck@BUFFNET.NET>
> > Sent: Saturday, May 26, 2001 10:27 PM
> > Subject: DML: changing thermostat, bolt snaps inside hole!!!
> >
> >
> > > I was changing my thermostat today and the bolt snapped inside the
hole.
> > I
> > > don't know what to do. I can't use the truck till I fix it. Any
> > > suggestions, do you think if I drill the bolt out I can retap it?
> > >
> > > thanks.
> > >
> > >
> > > Mike
> > > genesisd@mediaone.net
> > >
> > >
> >
>
>
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